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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.47, 888.03 and 363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.47, 888.03 and 363.77 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.47 : 888.03 = 363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.47/888.03 = 363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.47x = 888.03 × 363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.47x = 323,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,034.23/643.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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